Though not many students at NS find
an interest in the manga in the library, those who do, recognize that it is a
unique form of literature and art.

“It’s its own flavor of special,” said
junior Ben Anderson.

The manga books in the library vary
by the art, style and story, each one having a different impact on the few
students, based on their different preferences and interests.

“I love them,” said junior Jeffery
Putnam.

The origins of the manga books in
the library are for the most part unknown, but librarian Robyn Hansen stated
that she has purchased many graphic novels, manga included, for the school
since 2011. She says that the manga books are only continuing to grow in
popularity.

Despite their popularity among the
few students, most of the series of the manga are incomplete sets, “Bleach”
having only 46 out of 74, and “Fairy Tale” having 34 out of 63.

This is discouraging for students
who love the series.

“They’re good, but you get left on a
cliffhanger,” said senior Dakota Wilson.

Even though the manga sets are
incomplete, they still carry enough of a story to keep the reader interested.

“Bleach” is a manga where a young
high school student with the ability to see ghosts becomes a sort of reaper
that also fights evil souls that have refused to pass on.

“Fairy Tale” is a manga about a younger
girl aspiring to be a great mage, so she can join a wizard guild and go on
adventures with her newfound magic and friends.

“Naruto,” is a manga where a young
boy in a village full of ninjas becomes a ninja in training with the dream of
becoming the village’s next leader, the Hokage.